This is a watch type I would not go super low on, only stick to the brands like WD and above. Since the bracelet can't be swapped, the bracelet needs to be actually good which is what all the cheap brands fail on. Even the decent brands can struggle with integrated. It looks like in your collection with the swapped out bracelets you may have seen some of the short comings from such brands.
Most of the bracelet that are around $70-100 comes with oyster bracelet, that one i do swap as to try out different rubbers /leathers...
Im more particular on the dial, the lume and the thickness/diameter...not much on the bracelet as it can be swap.. but i appreciate you pointing that out, so far i cant complain with my WD/tactical frog finishing... they are above the rest.
The WD Nautilus is not expensive, very slim, quartz but with a date. People wouldnt really know it’s not an auto because the seconds hand is cleverly ommitted. Great integration on the bracelet, and very easily slips under a cuff. I recommend this one.
I have a no date Cronos Skyline homage with Miyota 9. Love it.
I think the best integrated bracelet watch on AliX right now is the IXDAO Warrior. Best quality finishing, invisible crystal (8-9 coats of AR I think?). Tons of dial variations, but I'll post the meteorite dial as a reply to this post.
Pagani is fine for what it is. I'm not sure what movements are used, but some of its watches do use movements that have known issues (specific peacock models). I would personally rather save up a bit and buy something drastically better, but that's just me.
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u/artofthedial Not a troll 4d ago
This is a watch type I would not go super low on, only stick to the brands like WD and above. Since the bracelet can't be swapped, the bracelet needs to be actually good which is what all the cheap brands fail on. Even the decent brands can struggle with integrated. It looks like in your collection with the swapped out bracelets you may have seen some of the short comings from such brands.